Supply Chain Planning Manager, Closures - EMEA

Greif Packaging; Martorell; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Greif is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain Planning Manager for Closures in the EMEA region. The role leads SIOP cycles, aligns demand and supply, and partners with Sales to optimize forecast quality and onboarding of new business.

You will own the closure network's supply plan, capacity assumptions, and constraints while coordinating with regional plants to reduce lead times and costs. A strong ERP background and DDMRP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or Business is required.
• 7+ years in supply chain planning within manufacturing; 2+ years leading planners.
• Experience running S&OP/SIOP and managing inventory targets in multi-plant networks.
• Strong knowledge of DDMRP, MRP, capacity planning and inventory management.
• Hands-on ERP experience (Infor LN) and data skills with Excel and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• SIOP and planning leadership for Closures across EMEA regions.
• Own supply plan, capacity assumptions, and make/buy decisions.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning and Sales on forecast quality and onboarding of new business.
• Evaluate global network, identify risks, and present options to leadership.
• Maintain KPIs for service, on-time delivery, and inventory; manage safety stock.
• Drive standard planning processes and ERP changes affecting Closures.

Skills

DDMRP knowledge

MRP

Capacity planning

Excel

Power BI

Infor LN ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

APICS/ASCM CPIM/CSCP or DDMRP certification

Tools

Infor LN ERP

Job description

Greif

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer , Sustainable Fiber , Durable Metal , and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.

OUR VISION:

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

OUR PURPOSE:

Creating packaging solutions for life's essentials.

Job Requisition #: 035884 Supply Chain Planning Manager, Closures - EMEA (Open)

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities :

SIOP and planning leadership

Own and facilitate the monthly Closures EMEA SIOP cycle (demand review, pre-SIOP supply and capacity review, SIOP meeting) for Amsterdam, Lindweiler, Rouen and Bottanuco Accessories, including calendar, data preparation, decisions log, action follow-up and the monthly SIOP summary to leadership.

Connect Closures SIOP to the EMEA Executive IBP forum, escalating capacity, supply and inventory risks with clear options and recommendations.

Own the supply plan and capacity assumptions for the Closures network, including constraint management on critical assets, make-or-buy and inter-plant sourcing.

Partner with Demand Planning and Sales on forecast quality, significant trend changes and new business onboarding.

Global network and supply risk

Evaluate the global Closures network (plants, inter-company flows, traded items and external suppliers) to rationalize supply flows, reduce cost to serve and shorten end-to-end lead times.

Build fact-based network scenarios (make vs buy, plant-to-plant allocation, regional vs global supply, duty and freight impact) and present recommendations to Closures SBU leadership and Executive IBP.

Identify single-source and high-risk materials and components, and drive alternate source initiatives with Category Sourcing, Quality and Operations, from supplier screening through qualification and supply ramp-up.

Maintain a Closures supply risk register with mitigation plans, safety stock or buffer positions, and trigger points for escalation.

Work with Closures planning counterparts in other regions to align network decisions and share capacity and supply options.

Inventory, materials and performance

Own Closures planning KPIs: service and on-time delivery, stockouts, inventory (DIO, days of supply), SLOB and Operating Working Capital, with monthly performance commentary and corrective actions.

Govern DDMRP buffer parameters, stocking strategy and lead-time settings across the network; lead SLOB reviews and disposal, re-use or take-back decisions with Sales, Operations and Finance.

Coordinate with Sourcing on direct material supply continuity (resins, steel and tinplate, wads, washers, components), supplier performance and shortage resolution.

Support fiscal year-end inventory counts, working capital timing and audit requirements.

People and capability

Lead, coach and develop the Closures planning team; set objectives, run one-to-ones and annual reviews, and build planning backup and succession.

Process, systems and continuous improvement

Drive standard planning processes, SIOP templates and KPI definitions across Closures sites, in line with the EMEA planning standards.

Act as planning lead for ERP and DDMRP changes affecting Closures.

Own planning master data quality (lead times, MOQs, order multiples) for Closures materials.

Sponsor automation and AI-enabled planning use cases with the Planning Excellence Lead.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or Business; Master's or APICS/ASCM (CPIM, CSCP) or DDMRP certification (CDDP) preferred.

At least 7 years of supply chain planning experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 2 years leading planners or planning processes.

Proven experience running or facilitating S&OP/SIOP and managing inventory and working capital targets in a multi-plant network.

Experience in supply chain network analysis, supply flow rationalization or alternate sourcing and supplier qualification projects.

Experience in high-volume, high-mix discrete manufacturing (packaging, plastics injection moulding or metal forming) preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong knowledge of demand-driven planning (DDMRP), MRP, capacity planning and inventory management, with the ability to apply them in practice.

Hands-on ERP experience (Infor LN preferred) and strong data skills with Excel and Power BI; interest in automation and AI tools.

Network and scenario modelling skills, including landed cost, capacity and risk trade-offs, with the ability to build a business case.

Able to facilitate cross-functiona